Domed Elbow Crab
Cryptopodia fornicata
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 25–30 m
- Max size: 5.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A small elbow crab with a domed, triangular carapace and outstretched arms that give the group its name. It lives on muddy, sandy and shelly ground in a narrow band around 25 to 30 metres, the rough shell helping it blend into the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Parthenopidae › Cryptopodia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 442253.
FAQ
- How deep does the Domed Elbow Crab live?
- The Domed Elbow Crab (Cryptopodia fornicata) is typically found at 25–30 m.
- Is the Domed Elbow Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Domed Elbow Crab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Domed Elbow Crab get?
- The Domed Elbow Crab grows to about 5.5 cm.